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Show 1963, when the last bucket of mass concrete was placed to total nearly five million cubic yards. The prime contractor finished his work in October 1964. The Glen Canyon powerplant began operation when its first unit went on the line September 4, 1964. The last unit went into operation February 28, 1966. All work has been finished under the contract awarded in June 1962 for completing Glen Canyon Dam, powerplant, and switchyard. The past year has also seen completion of work on installation of the left diversion tunnel plug and the spillway elbow at the intersection of the diversion and spillway tunnels. Dedication of the dam was on September 22, 1966. Recreation Facilities Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is maintaining its increasing popularity. Boating, fishing, and water skiing top the list of recreation activities. In less than five years visitation to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has leaped from a little over 9,000 in 1962 - before closure of the gates at Glen Canyon Dam to initiate storage of water in Lake Powell - to 330,500 during the period from January 1 to September 30, 1967 - a new record for the area. The National Park Service has made great strides in developing recreation facilities on Lake Powell. That agency has contracted with private individuals to operate concessions at Wahweap, Rainbow Bridge, Halls Crossing, Hite, Lees Ferry, and Bullfrog Basin. Wahweap Creek Initial development was centered at Wahweap where installation of facilities has barely been able to keep pace with the increasing number of visitors. A 40-unit lodge with restaurant was constructed in 1966. Road improvements and a 60-site campground were also completed. Bullfrog Basin and Halls Crossing At Bullfrog Basin, northwest access to the lake, a campground, picnic area, and boat-launching ramp and marina have been installed. An increase in visitation to Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, access point from the east, is expected when higher standard roads leading into these areas are completed. The State of Utah has received a Federal grant to build a paved highway into Bullfrog Basin. Three separate contracts were let, and 37 miles of access road from Trachyte Junction to Bullfrog are under construction. 94 |
